What a drama filled day. Daddy left us in the wee hours of morning to log in some time at work. Mommy and I walked around Target Samantha speed style. Yes, we get LOTS of looks from people who think that toddlers should not be in the middle of aisles, blocking carts and people while they are mastering their walking skills. Boo to you and you, silly people who don't take time to enjoy the simple things in life.
Mommy and I then headed home and then the drama started. The garage door opener didn't work. Then the lights and heat didn't work. And I needed a nap. And our well water doesn't work without power. You get the idea. We headed down the road to do what any self respecting ladies do in a crisis- head to Dunkin Donuts for munchkins. We passed by one of the Mayberry cops who told us about the car accident in West Windsor that stole all of the power on our very long road. We then headed back on our way to the munchkin manor when I clear conked out in my car seat. There went my munchkin a day streak. (I had one yesterday and thought this was a great habit to start, but once doesn't make a trend I've since learned.) We drove around for a bit and then headed home and realized the electric company can work miracles. Nap time in a heated home, hooray!
Daddy appeared when I woke up from my nap and Mommy announced that we needed to head down to Main Street for ice cream. This was my last chance for baby cones at Gil and Berts for the season. Imagine closing until April 1st. What a horrible April Fools joke!
Here's how I feel about no more ice cream cones until my hands grow a bit bigger.
Yes, it's true. Mommy has no photographic timing. Either Daddy or I look positively ridiculous in her picture taking attempts and this go round is no exception. But, my smile is because Mommy sweet talked the super sweet ice cream shop owner to give us the extra baby cones to enjoy these frozen treats in the comfort of my PBK chair. See my super cute tongue resting in it's usual jolly place-the side of my mouth, of course!
Here's a close up for those who agree that Mommy has no ability to zoom her camera on its prized subject-me.
Ten bucks if you can guess what I'm thinking.
Hot damn. Three family photos in one month. This truly is a record and a testament to the great people who live on the east coast.
By now you're wondering about the drama I referred to above, right? Well, let's see what I can do to convince you that I don't exaggerate much.... Just as we pulled onto Main Street we noticed a few fire engines and all of Mayberry's police cars around the Chinese food place. Please tell me it didn't catch on fire! Whew- only a downed wire that caused all the power to go out. Second time in one day and totally unrelated events! Well, Mommy skirted the events and put an evelope in the mailbox. A mailbox that we then say two firemen carry into the post office after the fire engine ran into it. Yikes all around!
We then headed home where a teeting tot whom shall remain nameless (that's me, silly!) continued being grumpy baby with all the teething action going on upstairs. About 5pm came a callin and so did my crib. Mommy wanted sleep tonight so she said, who cares how tired Samantha is- trick or treating we will go! Forget the costume, we're on a mission to buy time before bed. Sooo....
I bring you baby who refused to wear a costume walking up to her very first house on her very first walking Halloween.
And her very first piece of candy....
This is pretty darn cool. Go to a stranger's house, knock on the door, look cute and get candy as a reward. Wish this Halloween thing was every day!
Here I am on my favorite house on Main Street. I don't go by it without practicing my balance beam skills. Sadly, since I can't manage to get across the six inch wide bricks without being a bit wobbly I think I won't be an Olympic balance beamer... But I sure have fun trying!
After a few houses it was time for Teddy's dessert. And to take stock of my loot, of course.
Here we are in themiddle of important business (see candy counting reference above) and Mommy is trying to sneak in picture time while I reach for more candy just out of my reach. Silly Mommy!
Must refuel for more trick or treating- ice cream should do the trick nicely.
This spoon is a waste of my time. Eating with my fingers is so much messier!
Treat basket on my head!
Forget the folks, this tot is venturing out on her own. Must get more candy!
Well, you can go
with me if you don't slow me down....
I look cute and Mommy snatchs candy. Team work in action!
Here I am starting to slow down. This trick or treating sure is tiring!
Wait- it gets worse.
Mommy made me wear this getup all around Mayberry this morning while Daddy was working his tail off. I played so much with the three girls and two daddies at the park that I fell asleep during the one mile car ride home and was a rag doll while Mommy changed me out of my outfit (dumped water all over myself on walk to the park and Mommy only changed my pants so I was still damp when we got home.) Then he came home while I was napping and weeded and mowed the lawn while Mommy 'watched tv' on the couch with her eyes closed and the tv turned off.
I was so lucky to find out that Connor and John could come visit me! They are such cool boys who know a thing or two about making a ruckus. Mommy broke out the bowling set for us and it sure didn't go to waste.
Step two. Chomp the dickens out of said bagel.
Oops, spoke too soon. Here I am on the floor where I can fling my treats all around and then recapture them to my heart's content.
